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Palolo Valley residents push back against invasive coqui frog
Palolo Valley residents are leading a campaign against the invasive coqui frog, which they say disrupts sleep, threatens native insects, and presents public health risks through diseases such as rat lungworm.
Full story at hawaiinewsnow.com ↗
Events happening this weekend on Oahu: October 2 - October 4
Events are being held on Oahu between October 2 and October 4, including First Fridays at Waterfront Plaza, a market featuring some of the island's best crafters, food vendors, jewelers, and more.
Full story at kitv.com ↗
Mid-autumn munchies
The Mid-Autumn Festival will be held at Chinatown Cultural Plaza on 19th September at 10 a.m.
Full story at staradvertiser.com ↗
Abraham Lincoln strike group destroyer returns home after 301 days at sea
The USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. returned to Hawaii after a 301-day deployment to defend ships against missile and drone attacks during the U.S.
Full story at stripes.com ↗
Honolulu Hawaii Makes Christmas Shine Without Snow With Vibrant Island Gift Markets
Honolulu celebrates Christmas with warm evenings, bright lights, ocean air, palm trees and local holiday markets.
Full story at travelandtourworld.com ↗
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